Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Motorcycle care and storage

Troubleshooting charts

Starting problems or poor engine performance Starting problems or poor engine performance Engine overheating WARNING Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. S ...

Matte color caution

NOTICE Some models are equipped with matte colored finished parts. Be sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on what products to use before cleaning the vehicle. Using a brush, harsh ch ...

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Checking the starter clutch
1. Check: Starter clutch rollers "1" Starter clutch spring caps "2" Starter clutch springs "3" Damage/wear Replace the starter clutch assembly. 2. Check: Starter clutch idle gear Starter clutch gear Burrs/chips/roughness/wear Replace the defective part(s). 3. Check: ...

Installing the exhaust assembly
1. Install: Exhaust assembly "1" Exhaust pipe nuts "2" Exhaust assembly bolts "3" "4" NOTE: Do not fully tighten the nuts and bolts. 2. Tighten: Exhaust pipe nuts "2" Exhaust assembly bolt "4" Exhaust assembly bolt "3" ...

Battery
A poorly maintained battery will corrode and discharge quickly. The electrolyte level, battery lead connections and breather hose routing should be checked before each ride and at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. WARNING Electrolyte is pois ...